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Southern New England’s Home For Lite Rock FavoritesFri, 09 Dec 2016 13:38:26 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/http://1.gravatar.com/blavatar/5fcdb683667623b941994f7102f6715b?s=96&d=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.pngWRCH Lite 100.5http://wrch.cbslocal.com
This Weekend At The Box Officehttp://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/09/this-weekend-at-the-box-office-214/
http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/09/this-weekend-at-the-box-office-214/#respondFri, 09 Dec 2016 12:00:08 +0000WRCH Lite 100.5http://wrch.cbslocal.com/?p=178287One new movie out and I’ve got to admit its on my list this weekend. Kate McKinnon and a Jennifer Aniston star in Office Christmas Party, perfect time of year for a good laugh at one […]]]>One new movie out and I’ve got to admit its on my list this weekend. Kate McKinnon and a Jennifer Aniston star in Office Christmas Party, perfect time of year for a good laugh at one holiday tradition most of us are all too familiar with!

Of course if you’ve been meaning to get out and see a movie that you haven’t caught just yet, there are plenty of others that are hanging on strong so you can still sneak one in before the holidays. Check out this week’s newest trailer right here!

]]>http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/09/this-weekend-at-the-box-office-214/feed/0Weekend According to Mike December 9th – 11thhttp://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/09/weekend-according-to-mike-december-9th-11th/
http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/09/weekend-according-to-mike-december-9th-11th/#respondFri, 09 Dec 2016 11:10:49 +0000WRCH Lite 100.5http://wrch.cbslocal.com/?p=178197The Weekend According to Mike is brought to you by: Green Pasture Meats, now available at Maple Hill Farms in Bloomfield Saturdays from 9am to Noon *****Have lunch with Mary Scanlon today 12-2pm at Cracker […]]]>The Weekend According to Mike is brought to you by:

Green Pasture Meats, now available at Maple Hill Farms in Bloomfield Saturdays from 9am to Noon

*****Have lunch with Mary Scanlon today 12-2pm at Cracker Barrel in East Windsor. Enter to win a table ware set and Holiday Heat and Eat Meal plus play PLINKO for Holidya CDs and movie passes to Sing! and Collateral Beauty!****

In the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun, take in a Free Show with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm at Wolf Den. 888-226-7711 or http://www.mohegansun.com

John Pizarelli sings at Infinity Hall Hartford Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 1pm in Norfolk its the Whiffenpoofs. 866-666-6306 or http://www.infinityhall.com

Enjoy a Holiday music concert at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, 1045 Old Academy Road, Fairfield Sunday 4pm. The concert feature will feature beautiful solos, duets, trios and will get you in the Holiday Spirit! The concert is FREE. 203-259-5596 or http://www.greenfieldhillchurch.com

The Beatles: A Magical History Tour stops at the Great Cedar Exhibition Hall at Foxwoods through February 5, 2017. See the largest collection of Beatles memorabilia. Tickets Adults $15.95, Seniors & Vets $13.95 and Children 6-18 $10.95. www.foxwoods.com or 1-800-200-2882.

THEATER:

Legends in Concert play in the Fox Theater through January 1st with all of your favorite celebrity impersonators. Tickets $30-$40. 1-800-200-2882 or http://www.foxwoods.com

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer brings family joy to the Bushnell in Hartford Friday through Sunday. 860-987-5900 or http://www.bushnell.org

It’s the FINAL year for Bill Raymond as Ebeneezer Scrooge at Hartford Stage’s “A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas” running through December 30th. Tickets $25-$90. A special sensory friendly performance is Saturday at 2pm. 860-527-5151 or http://www.hartfordstage.org

Saturday is Star Wars Night with the Hartford Wolfpack as they skate against the Marlies 7pm at XL Center in Hartford. Themed prizes, Star Wars characters, ohhh, and a hockey game! Tickets $20-$47. www.HartfordWolfpack.com

Saturday the First Church of Christ in East Haddam at 499 Town Street will hold it’s annual Christmas Tea and Childrens Fair from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. All proceed will benefit the East Haddam food and fuel bank. There will be a tea cup raffle, cookie decorating, cookie sale, shopping just for the children with free gift wrapping and Santa will be there too !! Free will offering will be accepted.

Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce in Bristol is one of New England’s most joyful celebrations; watch the one-hundred-foot Christmas tree lighting, enjoy a holiday show, sip hot chocolate, indulge in wonderful Food Truck Cuisine and walk through a winter wonderland weekends through December 18th. www.LakeCompounce.com/HolidayLights (Christmas Wish CT hosts it’s party on Friday, December 9th 5-9pm… the public is welcome!)

Its the Festival of Trees and Traditions through Sunday 10am to 5pm at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford. A $3 surcharge is added to the regular admission for a twirl through the museum adorned with trees! www.thewadsworth.org

Northern Lights Limited and Santa Express at the Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston: take a holiday train ride with Santa surrounded by shimmering lights and holiday decorations – great for the little ones. http://www.rmne.org

Lantern Light Tours at Mystic Seaport: a play unfolds in the Seaport’s historic buildings and vessels as you walk along with family and friends enjoying all the sights. http://www.mysticseaport.org

Winterfest and The Tunnel of Lights at the Connecticut Trolley Museum in East Windsor: board the trolley and sing traditional carols as you make your way through the tunnel of lights! http://www.ct-trolley.org

The Holiday Planetarium Show: Let It Snow: A Christmas Musical Journey runs Sunday through January 1st at the Children’s Museum in West Hartford! Enjoy animated holiday images with classic Christmas music… $3 plus regular admission which is $14.75. Museum membership is worth investigating for discounts and free admission throughout the year! http://www.thechildrensmuseumct.org

The Connecticut River Museum in Essex hosts its 23rd Annual Holiday Train Show Saturday through February 20th. Check out more trains and scenery than ever before including a 26 operational model train layout with a scavenger hunt. There is also an American Flyer and Lionel Train layout designed for toddlers! Adult Admission is $10, $8 for Seniors, $6 for children 6-12. www.ctrivermuseum.org

Winterfest features free ice skating at Bushnell Park and free skating rentals too daily 11am to 8pm through January 8, 2017! http://www.winterfesthartford.com While you’re there, take a spin on the Bushnell Carousel at Bushnell Park in Harford for just $1. Friday, Saturday and Sundays 11am to 5pm. The Carousel is heated for the cooler season! 860-585-5411 or http://www.thecarouselmuseum.org

Holiday Light Fantasia at Goodwin Park in Hartford is a two-mile drive thru show that transforms Goodwin Park into a wonderland of holiday magic with over a million twinkling lights. http://www.holidaylightfantasia.org

Green Pasture Meats are now available at Maple Hill Farms, 12 Burr Road in Bloomfield Saturdays 9 – NOON. When preparing food for your family, you have a choice…serve meat from some factory farm somewhere, or local cuts from farmers you know. At Green Pasture Meats, our beef, pork, lamb and poultry is sourced from over 40 Vermont family farm partners who are committed to humanely raised livestock that is 100% antibiotic and growth hormone free. For more info visit the website at www.greenpasturemeats.com

]]>http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/09/weekend-according-to-mike-december-9th-11th/feed/0It Worked Out Fairly Well For Pat And Williamhttp://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/it-worked-out-fairly-well-for-pat-and-william/
http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/it-worked-out-fairly-well-for-pat-and-william/#respondFri, 09 Dec 2016 04:55:44 +0000WRCH Lite 100.5http://wrch.cbslocal.com/?p=178273It’s amazing. The decisions we make that can change our lives forever. The decisions we make when we don’t even know that we’re making them. Or maybe we do know just on a deeper level. […]]]>It’s amazing. The decisions we make that can change our lives forever. The decisions we make when we don’t even know that we’re making them. Or maybe we do know just on a deeper level.

Pat from Ellington and William were members of the Class of 1950 at Rockville High School. They were teenager when Pat was at the entrance of the 4 Town Fair. When William arrived at the fair, the first person he saw was Pat. He asked her to dance, she said yes and they were almost inseparable for the next 64 years.

She lost her husband several years ago but still loves him and misses him and wanted to send out a PillowTalk dedication. She talks fondly of how they found each other and the life they shared. Jingle Bells by Bing Crosby was the song of choice.

]]>http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/it-worked-out-fairly-well-for-pat-and-william/feed/0Is This The Best Christmas Commercial Ever? (WATCH)http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/is-this-the-best-christmas-commercial-ever-watch/
http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/is-this-the-best-christmas-commercial-ever-watch/#respondThu, 08 Dec 2016 20:05:04 +0000WRCH Lite 100.5http://wrch.cbslocal.com/?p=178228Christmas ads in the U.K. are the equivalent of our Super Bowl commercials! And each year, retailers try to outdo themselves with clever ads. The one that has been receiving much attention this year can […]]]>Christmas ads in the U.K. are the equivalent of our Super Bowl commercials! And each year, retailers try to outdo themselves with clever ads. The one that has been receiving much attention this year can be seen below. What do you think?

Beyoncé’s Lemonade may have continued her move beyond the pop/R&B hybrid she’s known for; as she did on 2013’s Beyonce, she blurs genre boundaries. That doesn’t mean that those other genres necessarily accept her.

Apparently, Bey submitted the country-infused song “Daddy Lessons” to the Recording Academy’s country music committee for consideration, but a source close to that committee said it was rejected (via Billboard). Should “Daddy Lessons” have been considered for a country GRAMMY, it would have been eligible for categories like Best Country Song and even Best Country Solo Performance.

]]>http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/beyonces-daddy-lessons-rejected-for-country-grammy-report/feed/0Breakfast With Santa And a Sleigh Ride!http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/breakfast-with-santa-and-a-sleigh-ride/
http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/breakfast-with-santa-and-a-sleigh-ride/#respondThu, 08 Dec 2016 15:22:01 +0000WRCH Lite 100.5http://wrch.cbslocal.com/?p=178260Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus is happening again at Wood Acres Farm, 68 Griffin Road Terryville, December 17 & 18! Your kids will love their visit with Santa, plus a big all you can […]]]>Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus is happening again at Wood Acres Farm, 68 Griffin Road Terryville, December 17 & 18!
Your kids will love their visit with Santa, plus a big all you can eat breakfast of pancakes, sausage, coffee, cocoa, and juice. Plus get this: A sleigh ride is included! if there is no snow it is a horse drawn carriage ride around the farm and a nice bonfire while you wait for your ride!!! Advanced Tickets $16, $20 walk-ins (cash only at door)
(under 3 FREE) The seating is limited and it does sell out every year so call them now.
(860) 583-8670
Wood Acres is helping the community by collecting non-perishable FOOD items for Plymouth Food Pantry. If you need to get more info call or email good friends to the radio station, Alyssa, Joyce, Ken and Dan! http://www.woodacresfarm.com]]>http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/breakfast-with-santa-and-a-sleigh-ride/feed/0Sia Separates from Husband of Two Yearshttp://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/sia-separates-husband-two-years/
http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/sia-separates-husband-two-years/#respondThu, 08 Dec 2016 14:26:50 +0000WRCH Lite 100.5http://wrch.cbslocal.com/?p=178263“After much soul searching and consideration we have made the decision to separate as a couple,” said the pair.]]>By Hayden Wright

Sia has announced that she and her husband of two years have separated. The singer-songwriter tied the knot with Erik Anders Lang in 2014 and kept much of the relationship from public view. According to his IMDb page, Lang works as a producer on various films and documentary programs. The private and camera-shy Australian pop star released a statement to say the split is amicable.

“After much soul searching and consideration we have made the decision to separate as a couple,” the pair told People. “We are, however, dedicated to remaining friends. There will be no further comment.”

The magazine (rather nosily) reports that the couple were last pictured together in February.

Sia has toured the world and topped charts in 2016 with her album This Is Acting, earning three GRAMMY nominations and her first number-one song with “Cheap Thrills.” Despite the personal setback, she has a strong track record for turning heartbreak into triumphant pop music.

]]>http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/sia-separates-husband-two-years/feed/0Madonna Joins James Corden for Carpool Karaokehttp://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/madonna-james-corden-carpool-karaoke/
http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/madonna-james-corden-carpool-karaoke/#respondThu, 08 Dec 2016 13:16:58 +0000WRCH Lite 100.5http://wrch.cbslocal.com/?p=178256She told Corden she was excommunicated three times by the Vatican -- which led right into a rousing sing-along of "Papa Don’t Preach."]]>By Robyn Collins

The Late Late Show’s James Corden can check one more mega-celebrity off his list of Carpool Karaoke companions — Madonna. During the sketch, Corden picked up Madonna on the way to work and the duo quickly broke into “Vogue.”

Then the two started to dish. Madonna called her children “rebellious,” adding that while her own work is rebellious, her daily life is very “square.” She doesn’t drink, smoke, or party.

She also told Corden she was excommunicated three times by the Vatican — which led right into a rousing sing-along of “Papa Don’t Preach.”

When asked about her love life and what her “type” was, the singer began to describe Corden, stressing that a great sense of humor is most important.

Corden quickly pointed out that he was married, saying, “Julia, Julia’s great.”

Then, Madonna admitted she kissed Michael Jackson “tongue-in-mouth,” after she loosened him up with a glass of chardonnay.

During the drive, Madonna and Corden also sang “Bitch I’m Madonna,” to which the still-agile artist turned around and twerked inside the car. Then they burst into “Express Yourself,” and “Ray of Light.” The pair even sang a bit of Madonna’s song from Evita, “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.”

]]>http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/madonna-james-corden-carpool-karaoke/feed/0Mila & Bruno: Our Companions December Pets of the Monthhttp://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/our-companions-december-pets-3/
http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/our-companions-december-pets-3/#respondThu, 08 Dec 2016 11:10:12 +0000WRCH Lite 100.5http://wrch.cbslocal.com/?p=177482This pretty kitty is looking for a quiet home with lots of love!]]>Susan Linker popped in with 2 adorable pets of the month! Let’s meet them from Our Companions:

Bruno

Photos: Our Companions

Bruno is a black and white pit bull mix. A cuddler, he wants nothing more than to be with you! He is very smart and love to learn, especially when treats are involved! When you meet him he will be very happy to show you his repertoire!Because he loves being with his people so very much, he does have some fear of being left alone. His new home would be with a person or adults who are home much of the time and can take him to classes where he can continue with his love of learning! He is presently attending classes for basic skills with Our Companions and is doing very well!! Bruno is now 5 years old and is a svelt 57 lbs! If you would like to know more about this tuxedo boy, please call Our Companions Animal Rescue at 860-242-9999 or e-mail daryl@ourcompanions.org

Mila

Photo: Our Companions

This gorgeous girl is such a love and was a wonderful mother to her babies! She has a sweet, friendly, gentle temperament and will even proudly fetch! Mila is a “Velcro” kitty who seeks attention, petting and belly rubs and will walk right alongside her people! She’s a young and engaging 2 year old who enjoys playing fetch with her mouse and laser pointer and will be a wonderful friend. As she is not excited about sharing her home with other animals, she is seeking a home where she can be your one and only. Please contact Donna at 860-242-9999 x 302 or Donna@ourcompanions.org for more information on beautiful Mila.

]]>http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/our-companions-december-pets-3/feed/0Joe Furey’s Weatherhttp://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/sam-sampieri-weather/
http://wrch.cbslocal.com/2016/12/08/sam-sampieri-weather/#commentsThu, 08 Dec 2016 11:00:44 +0000WRCH Lite 100.5http://wrch.cbslocal.com/?p=121599Definitely some winter weather to watch out for in the coming week. Starting right at the beginning of it, but stay tuned because there’s even MORE on the way after that! Joe Furey has all the […]]]>Definitely some winter weather to watch out for in the coming week. Starting right at the beginning of it, but stay tuned because there’s even MORE on the way after that! Joe Furey has all the details in your full forecast, listen right here!